Consider the potential emotional and psychological consequences of female genital mutilation (Not specified)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:

Author(s): Maria Lobo
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.

Objective: To consider the consequences of FGM/C on a woman’s mental wellbeing,using poetry,art and first-hand accounts to illustrate what she may go through
Study Population: Women
Findings: The study found that in interviews with 23 Senegalese circumcised women,all but one described the day of her circumcision as horrifying and over 80% still had unwanted re-experiences. It was likely that many women develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),living with a range of symptoms including nightmares,hyper vigilance,insomnia,emotional detachment and overpowering emotions

Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Senegal

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